n accordance
with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved for three
years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2021
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2018
5,893
0
5,158
24,999
0
19,000
0
0
0
The New Source Performance Standards
(NSPS) for Hot Mix Asphalt Facilities (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart I)
apply to hot mix asphalt facilities that commenced construction or
modification after June 11, 1973. A hot mix asphalt facility is
comprised only of any combination of the following: dryers; systems
for screening, handling, storing, and weighing hot aggregate;
systems for loading, transferring, and storing mineral filler;
systems for mixing hot mix asphalt; and the loading, transfer, and
storage systems associated with emission control systems. In
general, all NSPS standards require initial notifications,
performance tests, and periodic reports by the owners/operators of
the affected facilities. They are also required to maintain records
of the occurrence and duration of any startup, shutdown, or
malfunction in the operation of an affected facility, or any period
during which the monitoring system is inoperative. These
notifications, reports, and records are essential in determining
compliance with 40 CFR Part 60, Subpart I.
There is an adjustment increase
in the estimated burden and number of responses as currently
identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved Burdens. The increase
is not due to any program changes. The change in burden occurred
because the number of respondents, subject to these standards, has
increased since the last ICR renewal period. In addition, this ICR
assumes all existing respondents will have to familiarize with the
regulatory requirements each year.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.